Still trusting what the kibble bag tells you about your dog’s nutrition? I used to—until it failed me.
In this deeply personal and eye-opening solo episode, Em shares the story behind why she stopped feeding commercial kibble—and what happened when her senior dog’s health started to decline without warning. From label lies to raw feeding realities, this episode is your no-shame guide to rethinking what real nutrition looks like for your dog.
In this episode:
Learn what AAFCO really does (and doesn’t) guarantee
Hear how raw nutrition supported recovery and long-term wellness
Discover how to improve your dog’s meals—without breaking the bank or your brain
Press play to cut through the marketing noise, trust your instincts, and feed your dog with more clarity, confidence, and care—starting right where you are.
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This podcast explores life with dogs and life with pets, focusing on the dog–human bond and what it truly takes to bond with your dog through dog enrichment, behavior guidance, dog reactivity support, reactivity awareness, reactive dogs, reactive dog training, calming reactive dogs, dog training, dog training tips, training rescue dogs, pet training, dog obedience, dog behavior, dog behaviour, dog socialization, dog barking, dog habits, dog health, dog life, dog myths, and positive reinforcement for all dogs — rescue dogs, velcro dogs, anxious dogs, reactive dogs, high-energy dogs, big-feeling dogs, and family pets. Hosted by a canine nutritionist, nutrition coach, dog coach, dog coaching specialist, and retired vet tech, each episode covers dog food, canine enrichment, dog training, dog nutrition, canine nutrition, dog gut health, dog grief, dog products, and science-backed routines that help dogs feel safer, healthier, calmer, and more understood. You’ll discover practical steps, enrichment ideas, behavior strategies, and daily habits to support any dog and create a more confident, connected life with dogs.